Shift Leader Children's Residential Support Worker - Leicester

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Hinckley, Leicestershire
Basic Salary: £30,991 - £35,400
OTE: £36,231 - £40,640 (including attendance allowance and up to 4 sleep-ins per month)

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career?

We're recruiting for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join a specialist residential service supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll play a key role in providing high-quality care, leading shifts, supporting colleagues and helping young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to achieve positive outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting children and young people with day-to-day care and development
• Leading shifts and supporting the wider care team
• Acting as a positive role model for young people
• Promoting safeguarding and child-centred care
• Supporting care planning and record keeping
• Building positive relationships with families and professionals
• Encouraging independence, education and personal growth

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Caring, resilient and positive attitude
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 12 months

What's On Offer?

• Basic salary £30,991 - £35,400
• OTE £36,231 - £40,640
• Up to 4 sleep-ins per month paid at £80 each
• Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year
• 7 weeks annual leave
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• 4-week Care Academy induction programme
• Career progression opportunities including Team Leader and Management pathways
• Medical cashback scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Meals provided whilst on shift
• £1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

If you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and want to build a rewarding career within residential care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for more information.